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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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